Solenoid as Battery Disconnect?
Instead of a manual disconnect, can one use something like an older Ford starter solenoid as the disconnect? I have a single battery and typically do not boondock. I would put a 12V key operated s...
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An automotive solenoid will allow a slight parasitic draw while keeping the coil energized like others have mentioned. If you’re sold on installing a solenoid disconnect use a mechanically latching solenoid that is designed to be used as a battery disconnect. They are cheap and plentiful and will not draw any current through the coil when the circuit is open. If you want the disconnect inside the coach why not install a simple manual one inside. Less to go wrong and achieves the same result. Sometimes it is easy to over complicate things….I’m guilty.
